Strawberry Banana Smoothie – Easy McDonald’s Copycat

This Strawberry Banana Smoothie is a simple homemade take on the classic McDonald’s version — made with frozen strawberries, banana, and ice. It’s sweet, refreshing, and honestly… kind of perfect when you want something fast and fuss-free. No added sugar, no weird ingredients. Just real fruit and a blender.

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Quick Summary

• Prep time: 5 mins
• Cook time: 0
• Flavor: Fruity, creamy, icy
• Great for: Hot mornings, quick breakfasts, brain fog days

Why I Like This Recipe

I wasn’t even planning to make anything. Just standing in the kitchen, tired, and grabbed the frozen strawberries. One banana later — boom, smoothie. No mess. No measuring cups. It worked. Been my go-to since.

Ingredients

• 10 oz frozen sliced strawberries
• ½ cup banana slices (nice and ripe)
• 1 cup crushed ice

How To Make Strawberry Banana Smoothie

1. Add the fruit: Drop the frozen strawberries and banana into your blender. No need to thaw — it’ll all work itself out.
2. Add the ice: Toss in your crushed ice (or crack some cubes, if you’re like me and out of the “good” ice).
3. Blend until smooth: Give it a good blend — you’re looking for that soft pink color and smooth, slushy texture.
4. Adjust if needed: Too thick? Add a splash of water, juice, or milk. Too thin? More frozen fruit should fix it.
5. Serve right away: Pour it into a glass. No straw needed unless that’s your thing. Drink cold.

Tips for Success

• Use ripe bananas — makes it sweet without needing sugar
• Frozen fruit > fresh. It gives the smoothie that creamy-thick texture
• Start blending the fruit before adding ice if your blender isn’t super strong
• Drink it right away. It melts quick

Storage and Reheating

• Fridge: Store leftovers in a sealed container. It’ll separate — just shake and sip within 24 hours.
• Freezer: Pour leftovers into an ice cube tray. Freeze, then re-blend with some juice or yogurt later.
• Reheat: Let’s not. Smoothies are meant to be cold. Just remake it if needed — takes 5 mins.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I add yogurt or milk to this?
  Totally. Greek yogurt adds protein, and any milk works if you want it creamier.
• What’s the best banana for this?
  Use one that’s soft with brown spots. Sweeter, smoother, just better.
• Can I skip the ice?
  You can, but it won’t be as thick. Add more frozen strawberries instead.
• Is this smoothie vegan?
  Yep — as long as you don’t add dairy. Stick with fruit and plant-based extras.
• Can I meal prep this?
  Kinda. Freeze the fruit and banana slices in a bag. Dump and blend when ready.

Common Mistakes and How to Dodge Them

• Adding too much ice: It waters it down and makes it slushy-sad. Start small — you can always add more.
• Using underripe bananas: They don’t blend as well and taste bland. Go for the soft, freckled ones.
• Forgetting to blend long enough: It needs a full 30 seconds or more depending on your blender. Get that texture right.
• Not adjusting the thickness: Some days you want it drinkable, some days spoonable. Add water or fruit to shift it.
• Overfilling the blender: Been there. Lid pops off, smoothie on the walls. Blend in batches if you need to.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 95 kcal
• Total Fat: 0.3g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 2mg
• Potassium: 345mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 23g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 14g
• Protein: 1g

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